Canadian satellite tag injury to endangered right whale in Canada described by Canada as "not worrisome" at whale conference held in Halifax. Skin damage from satellite tag 'not worrisome,' says Fisheries official A Canadian government satellite tracking tag injured a rare North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. …
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DICT, Digital Pilipinas push for intensified cybersecurity efforts for consumer protection
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau finally hit their stride during the ongoing Cybersecurity Month 2023. They concluded their latest weekly event centered on two key pillars of the digital revolution: digital transformation through cybersecurity and the future of fintech with digital lending. …
Read More »October might see an Apple event for iMacs
Rumors of an Apple event have been flying around for a bit, and for the most part, Apple was a no show. But more rumors are running around that an Apple Event may actually happen this year, this one concerning iMacs. The last new iMacs came out in 2021 with …
Read More »The US Just Escalated Its AI Chip War With China
The American government has tightened its restrictions on exports of chips and chipmaking equipment, closing loopholes that let Chinese companies access advanced technology. Photograph: MirageC/Getty Images A year ago, the US government introduced chip sanctions aimed at hobbling China’s ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. But those sanctions had loopholes …
Read More »Job Hunting Sucks. This Programmer Filled Out 250 Applications to Find Out Why
Shikhar Sachdev wanted to reveal what made the process so draining—so he spent 11 hours filling applications. Now he has tips for both job seekers and hiring managers. Photograph: photobank kiev/Getty Images Five months ago, software engineer Shikhar Sachdev adopted a peculiar hobby. While his friends met for drinks or …
Read More »Global shift toward clean energy is picking up speed, new report says
The way the world is powered will change dramatically by the end of the decade, thanks to surging demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. But experts say Canada should be doing more. Nearly half of the world's electricity supply …
Read More »TECH TIPS: A beginner’s guide to solving everyday tech troubles
Figuring out how to fix everyday tech problems might feel scary at first, especially if you’re not used to gadgets and computers. But don’t worry too much! Even if you feel a little lost, there’s usually a simple way to get things working again. By taking things one step at …
Read More »Bicol Blockchain Conference 2023 to showcase the transformative power of blockchain
The Bicol Blockchain Conference 2023, themed “Empowering Industry Innovation Through Blockchain,” will be held on November 17, 2023, at the Bicol University College of Engineering Gymnasium, Legazpi City, Albay. This one-day event targets 300 participants composed of developers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics, students, industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the curious to …
Read More »ASUS solidifies commitment to sustaining an incredible future
ASUS solidified its commitment toward an incredible, sustainable future and its thrust toward a circular economy and collected a landmark 1.67 tons of plastic and other recyclable wastes through a series of activations in partnership with nonprofit organization Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA). The ASUS x CORA sustainability campaign …
Read More »AI Chatbots Can Guess Your Personal Information From What You Type
The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user’s personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Illustration: atakan/Getty Images The way you talk can reveal a lot about you—especially if you're talking to a chatbot. …
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